Are these eggs alive?

[Fancychicken10]

I just candled my eggs which are on day 14 today. The two eggs pictured do not show any movement. The other eggs did show movement but it took a bit for some of them. What are your thoughts on these eggs? I left them in the incubator for now. Thank you!

 

[Themellowyellows]

I just candled my eggs which are on day 14 today. The two eggs pictured do not show any movement. The other eggs did show movement but it took a bit for some of them. What are your thoughts on these eggs? I left them in the incubator for now. Thank you!

Never hatched and dont have experience but from what I know, it seems to me that there is some life!

 

[C Siena]

I have only hatched twice in an incubator, so novice. I would leave them in and candle on day 18 at lockdown. If they aren't viable, you have nothing to lose, unless they smell rotten.

 

[SnackMeat]

#2 is the only one with veins.

Anything without veins I wait 12 hours, recandle, and then set aside to feed the possums.

No veins= no life.

Obviously circle the egg 360* to make sure the veins aren't all on the other side, which sometimes happens.

 

[Fancychicken10]

#2 is the only one with veins.

Anything without veins I wait 12 hours, recandle, and then set aside to feed the possums.

No veins= no life.

Obviously circle the egg 360* to make sure the veins aren't all on the other side, which sometimes happens.

It does have veins. I have seen all of these embros move before. Its just weird that I didn’t see movement today. Does that always mean the chick has died?

 

[SnackMeat]

I might be able to see the faintest single vein in #1 but if so, it's tiny. You're saying there are veins on the side of the egg not pictured?


Because those eggs look like they probably died recently.

 

[SilverBirds]

Those eggs look dead.

 

[Fancychicken10]

Those eggs look dead.

I am new to hatching. There was movement in these eggs a few days ago. What are the signs the egg has died at this stage other than red ring?

 

[SilverBirds]

I am new to hatching. There was movement in these eggs a few days ago. What are the signs the egg has died at this stage other than red ring?

These eggs look like they died pretty recently. Embryos at this age should be very active with lots of movement so if you see a dark blob just floating around that is not a good sign. At this stage of incubation, you may not see a blood ring like you would in the earlier stages. Instead, the veins will start to recede and deteriorate and form clots around the egg. I also tend to notice dead eggs will have an off color when candled. I think more orange-y? Not quite sure how to describe it.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

They don't move every time. If they don't stink or have any cracks in them I would leave them in the incubator